Home improvement

In time, your old air conditioner may become very inefficient in what concerns energy consumption and the humidity control will also decrease. If this is the case, then you should upgrade your air conditioner. You will save money keep the air in your home much cleaner.

Tools and Materials Needed

Internet

New air exchanger

Phillips-head screwdriver

Scissors or utility knife

Duct tape

Caulking gun and caulking

Air exchanger

The best place to find an air changer is on the internet. Spend as much time as you need to find a unit that best suits your needs. It would be best if the unit has the same manufacturer, otherwise chose one universal unit that is compatible with your air conditioner too.

Finding ducts

Find the ducts that suck the air from outside and send it to your inside air conditioning unit. Usually these ducts have 5 inches in diameter.

Attaching the duct adapters

To use the adapters that came with the air exchanger, just slide the ducts one in another and then use the metal bands with the connectors. The metal band will allow you to secure the ducts.

Sealing off air leaks

If you want your air conditioner unit to run at maximum efficiency, you must ensure that there are no air leaks. Use some duct tape or caulk to seal them.

Testing the unit

To start the testing you must first provide some power to the unit. Use a power cord to attach it near the unit.